Dele Alli Delighted To Get First England Goal
Published: November 18, 2015
Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli marked his first start for England with a goal against France in international friendly staged at Wembley on Tuesday night.The 19 - year - old opened scoring for the Three Lions with a stunning 25 - yard shot which beat Tottenham Hotspur teammate Hugo Lloris six minutes before the ...
Kanu Commends Super Eagles, Oliseh After Win Vs Swaziland
Published: November 18, 2015
Kanu Nwankwo has commended the Super Eagles and the coaching staff after the national team qualified for the next round of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, beating Swaziland 2 - 0 in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.Moses Simon broke the deadlock in the 51st minute before Celtic defender Efe Ambrose made sure the win was in...
Oliseh Praises Swaziland For Putting Up A Fight
Published: November 17, 2015
Sunday Oliseh has heaped praise on the Swaziland national team for putting up a fight when they tackled the Super Eagles in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening.Second - half goals from Moses Simon and Efe Ambrose knocked the Southern Africans, who are ranked 130th in the world, out of the qualifying series, having...
Moses Simon, Efe Ambrose Score As Super Eagles See Off Swaziland
Published: November 17, 2015
The Super Eagles knew they had to win to secure passage to the next round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers and they achieved their aim courtesy of a 2 - 0 victory over Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Tuesday evening.While Nigeria did all they can, the scoreboard was unchanged when both teams went into th...
Sunday Oliseh Names Starting XI, Mikel, Echiejile & Oboabona On Bench
Published: November 17, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has sorted out his starting line - up for Tuesday afternoon’s World Cup qualifier, second leg tie against Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, starting from 1600 hours.The former Nigeria skipper makes three changes from the side that drew goalless with the same opponents...
Samson Siasia Appeals To Kidnappers To Release Septuagenarian Mom
Published: November 17, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed to the kidnappers of the septuagenarian mother of Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia.Unknown gunmen abducted Madam Ogere Siasia on Tuesday at Odoni community of  Sagama Local Council Area of Bayelsa State. When he learned about the incident, Samson Siasia, who is away...
Obafemi Martins In The Running For MLS Goal of the Year Award
Published: November 17, 2015
Super Eagles marksman Obafemi Martins’s goal in the away match against Colorado Rapids has made the round of 16 shortlist for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year Award.The Seattle Sounders star’s goal in the 73rd minute that made the scoreline 3 - 1 in favour of the visitors has been included in the list along wi...
Dominic Iorfa Thanks England Fans After Win Against Switzerland
Published: November 17, 2015
Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa was delighted that England U21s came from a goal down to beat Switzerland on Monday night in a European Championship qualifier.Iorfa made his third appearance for the Under - 21s during the qualifiers, and was the only Anglo - Nigerian player that went the distance in Brighton. “Grea...
In - form Brown Ideye Sends Message Of Support To Super Eagles
Published: November 17, 2015
Out - of - favour Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has sent a message of support to the national team before they tackle Swaziland on Tuesday afternoon.The Olympiakos frontman has not been called up to the squad since Oliseh took over as coach but the former Juventus midfielder has stated that he will keep monitoring h...
Carl Ikeme Visited By Important Guest Ahead Showdown With Swaziland
Published: November 17, 2015
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Swaziland, an important guest visited the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, where the national team is lodged, on Monday.Ezennie Ikeme, Carl Ikeme’s dad, was at the camp to see his beloved son and motivate him ahead of the crucial ...
Echiejile Confident Super Eagles Will Overcome Swaziland
Published: November 17, 2015
Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile slotted in at left - back in the Super Eagles goalless draw with Swaziland in a 2018 World Cup qualifier held last Friday at Somhlolo National Stadium.The wing - back is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for the next round of qualifiers and has urged the fans to come to the Ado...
Swaziland Coach : The Super Eagles Are Under Pressure
Published: November 17, 2015
Head Coach of Swaziland National Team, Harries Bulunga says his team are ready for one of the biggest games in their history when they confront Nigeria at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Tuesday afternoon.The Sihlangu Semnikati’s trip to West Africa has gained huge media attention back home afte...
Chuba Akpom On Target Against Switzerland; Manuel Akanji Plays Full Game
Published: November 16, 2015
Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom was amongst the goals as England Under 21s came from behind to beat Switzerland 3 - 1 in a European Championship qualifier at Amex Stadium, Brighton on Monday night.As for team news, Dominic Iorfa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Dominic Solanke (Vitesse) were named in the starting line - up for...
Exclusive : Golden Eaglets Skipper Kelechi Nwakali Not Joining Arsenal
Published: November 16, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed that reports linking Golden Ball winner at the 2015 Fifa Under 17s Kelechi Nwakali, to Arsenal are incorrect.Quotes credited to the Golden Eaglets number ten by the Nigerian press suggested that the central midfielder would prefer a move to The Emirates ahead of The Etih...
Super Eagles Promised $20,000 For Every Goal Scored Against Sihlangu
Published: November 16, 2015
The Super Eagles will pocket $20,000 for every goal scored against Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Tuesday.The host, Rivers State Government, pledged the amount on Monday as an incentive to encourage the Sunday Oliseh - side to qualify for the third round of the African Zone World Cup qualifiers.The squa...